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Job Description
Place of Assignment:
DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City
Place of Examination
and Interview:
DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
Item Number
:
001705
Compensation
:
Php. 29,165.00
Place of Assignment
:
Legal Service
CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education
:
BS Legal Management, AB Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science or Other Allied Courses
Training
:
Four (4) Hours of Training Relevant to Legal Work, such as Legal Ethics, Legal Research and Writing, or Legal Procedure
Experience
:
None required
Eligibility
:
Career Service (Professional) / Second Level Eligibility
(COS/MOA workers to be hired must meet the qualification standards of the CSC for equivalent regular position, including additional requirements prescribed by the hiring office, except eligibility)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education
:
BS Legal Management, AB Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science or Other Allied Courses
Training
:
Four (4) Hours of Training Relevant to Legal Work, such as Legal Ethics, Legal Research and Writing, or Legal Procedure
Experience
:
None required
Eligibility
:
Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Legal Assistant II is responsible for the provision of legal support and assistance to facilitate the operations of the Legal Management Division, Legal Service. She/he performs legal services assistance in the management and disposition of cases, such as, but not limited to evaluates or assess administrative complaints and other cases endorsed, conducts research and legal studies, assist lawyers in draft of correspondence, memorandum, Thearings, pleadings and other paralegal works, designated as member and attend TWGs activities as may be assigned by the immediate supervision or LS Director, and other related tasks.
Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Research on laws, issuances, jurisprudence, rules and regulations;
2. Take action and/or prepare responses to queries and act on routine and simple legal issues;
3. Draft basic legal documents and instruments such as contracts, deeds, memoranda, correspondences, and affidavits;
4. Prepares comment on the legality and appropriateness of contracts, deeds, memoranda, correspondences and related documents submitted to the LS;
5. Assist in pertinent administrative and related committee/s as assigned by the Head of Office;
6. Communicate and coordinate correspondences with various officials and offices;
7. From time to time, the Director may assign other related tasks and responsibilities.
Job Outputs:
1. Memoranda for legal opinions and letters for communication on pertinent legal documents;
2. Pleadings such as Petitions, Comments, Manifestations, Complaints, Affidavits or other pleadings that may require by Court or other tribunals;
3. Documents and instruments such as contracts, deeds, memoranda, correspondences, and affidavits; and
4. Periodic/ Compliance Reports
APPLY NOW
Fill out the Job Application Form (JAF) and upload your complete requirements in a combined Portable Document Format (PDF) not exceeding 100 MB on or before DECEMBER 15, 2024 by accessing this link:
https://forms.gle/XkwV1oUXetwWyDCQ8
Application Requirements:
1. Application Letter stating the desired position, item number/code, and office/bureau/service/unit addressed to Director Jennifer M. Rizo, Director IV of Human Resource Management and Development Service;
2. Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS)[1] with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet. You may download these forms through this link: https://csc.gov.ph/downloads/category/223-csc-form-212-revised-2017-personal-data-sheet.
3. Authenticated or Photocopy of Transcript of Record;
4. Authenticated or photocopy of Transcript of Record or Certificate of Grades for Master’s Degree/Units earned, if applicable;
5. Photocopy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates
6. Certificate/s of Employment (COE) - required for work experiences acquired outside DSWD Central Office.
7. Copy of Special Order or Certification indicating the supervisory/management experience/functions signed by the HRMO or any authorized representative (for Division Chief positions only or as may be applicable);
8. Copies of Appropriate Eligibility, as applicable:
For RA 1080 Eligible (RSWs and/or other board passers only):
- photocopy of RA1080 rating /Verified Eligibility: https://online.prc.gov.ph/verification
- photocopy of valid PRC ID
For BAR Passers only:
- photocopy of BAR rating / Verified Eligibility - https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/lawyers-list-2/
- photocopy of valid IBP / BAR ID
For CSC Passers only:
- photocopy of CSC rating / Verified Eligibility - https://csevs.csc.gov.ph/user/eligibility
9. Performance Rating in the last rating period or its equivalent, as may be applicable.
Note:
(i) For those applicants from the public sector vying for promotion, a performance rating is required.
(ii) For internal (including COS workers) and external applicants from the public sector: Latest and duly approved Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF).
(iii) External applicants from private sectors: In the absence of performance rating, you may use the Certificate of Performance Rating from your most recent employer. You may access the form through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t9EyqTanPZBLfjQ9W5AKsNqfFg2ewAXG/view?usp=drive\_link
Reminders:
• In the event that you are able to proceed in the examination and panel interview, you will be required to submit the Valid NBI Clearance before the CO-HRMPSB deliberation for validation.
Files should be in a PDF and must not be compressed into archive file formats such as RAR or ZIP.
• If applying for multiple positions, find the appropriate JAF for the position/s and submit separate applications/documents for each.
• Requests for extension of submission and application with incomplete documents will not be entertained.
• All communications pertaining to your application will be sent via email.
Step-by-Step Guide in Applying for DSWD Job Vacancies:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1snhMP3j3NSDIxblCg0wDNyUmoDAlucqY/view?usp=share\_link
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRINCIPLE
All vacant positions shall be open to all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, social status, class, political affiliation, or other similar factors/personal circumstances which run counter to the principles of merit and fitness for the job and equal employment opportunity.
DATA PRIVACY POLICY
All the personal information contained in documents submitted shall be used only for documentation and processing purposes within the DSWD and shall not be shared with any outside parties without your written consent. Personal information shall be retained and stored by the DSWD within the prescribed timeline in accordance with the National Archives of the Philippines’ General Disposition Schedule.
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